Artwork on new bridge comes from artist with Roanoke roots Gene Marrano March 26, 2019 1 minute read FB photo Mural artist Tucker Mara grew up in Roanoke, went to Patrick Henry High School and now lives in New York City. He was selected to design the artwork now adorning panels on the new Franklin Road Bridge. Share: Post navigation Previous: Peregrine falcons make urban comeback in VirginiaNext: Tech has first NCAA wrestling champ; Liberty forward on NCAA tourney Related Stories Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Artemis will study the back side of the moon today. A Virginia Tech aerospace expert on what’s ahead for NASA Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Virginia Tech professor discusses data center impacts on RAM prices Web Staff April 6, 2026
